Question 1

Distrust of government has always been prominent among citizens in the United States.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

What is one of the major political ramifications of the shift in the location of the American population?

Accepted Answer

A)  It has meant that the power of the rural voice in state and national politics has been significantly diminished. 
B)  It has meant that money for public services has been shifted to the cities due to higher tax rates. 
C)  It has meant that the rural population of the southern and western states has had to support the rural populations of the Northeast. 
D)  It has meant that bilingual education has begun to take over as the predominant public education option in the cities of the Northeast and Northwest. 
E)  It has meant that poverty levels in the rural areas have increased by 300%. 
A)  It has meant that the power of the rural voice in state and national politics has been significantly diminished. 
B)  It has meant that money for public services has been shifted to the cities due to higher tax rates. 
C)  It has meant that the rural population of the southern and western states has had to support the rural populations of the Northeast. 
D)  It has meant that bilingual education has begun to take over as the predominant public education option in the cities of the Northeast and Northwest. 
E)  It has meant that poverty levels in the rural areas have increased by 300%. A

Question 3

The "typical" American today is very different from the "typical" American of 1950, let alone 1790. Write an essay in which you discuss the American population in terms of diversity, location, and work and occupation.

Accepted Answer

The American population has undergone significant changes in terms of diversity, location, and work and occupation since 1950 and even more so since 1790.

In terms of diversity, the American population has become increasingly diverse over the years. In 1950, the population was predominantly white, with African Americans and other minority groups making up a much smaller percentage. Today, however, the population is much more diverse, with a significant increase in the number of Hispanic, Asian, and other minority groups. This diversity has been driven by immigration, as well as higher birth rates among minority populations. This has led to a more multicultural and inclusive society, with a rich tapestry of different cultures and traditions.

In terms of location, there has been a significant shift in the distribution of the American population. In 1950, the majority of Americans lived in rural areas or small towns, with only a relatively small percentage living in urban areas. Today, however, the majority of Americans live in urban areas, with cities and metropolitan areas experiencing significant population growth. This shift has been driven by factors such as industrialization, urbanization, and the availability of job opportunities in urban centers. As a result, the American population is now more concentrated in urban areas, leading to changes in lifestyle, infrastructure, and social dynamics.

In terms of work and occupation, there have been significant changes in the types of jobs and industries that Americans are engaged in. In 1950, the American economy was largely based on manufacturing and agriculture, with a significant percentage of the population working in these sectors. Today, however, the economy has shifted towards services, technology, and knowledge-based industries, with a much smaller percentage of the population working in manufacturing and agriculture. This shift has been driven by globalization, technological advancements, and changes in consumer preferences. As a result, the American workforce is now more diverse and specialized, with a greater emphasis on education, skills, and innovation.

In conclusion, the American population has undergone significant changes in terms of diversity, location, and work and occupation since 1950 and even more so since 1790. These changes have led to a more diverse, urbanized, and specialized society, with new opportunities and challenges for the American people.

Question 4

How do democracy, freedom and liberty, populism, and religious beliefs help define citizenship and the nature of the political order in America?

Accepted Answer

Democracy, freedom and liberty, populism

Question 5

Consistent with their belief in individualism, Americans tend to support

Accepted Answer

A)  equality of opportunity and rewards equally. 
B)  equality of opportunity over equality of rewards. 
C)  equality of rewards over equality of opportunity. 
D)  neither equality of opportunity or rewards.?
E)  none of the above 
A)  equality of opportunity and rewards equally. 
B)  equality of opportunity over equality of rewards. 
C)  equality of rewards over equality of opportunity. 
D)  neither equality of opportunity or rewards.?
E)  none of the above

Question 6

Figure 4.4 reveals that

Accepted Answer

A)  the percentage of Americans that live in cities have increased. 
B)  the percentage of Americans that live in rural areas have declined. 
C)  Americans have flocked to rural areas and suburbs. 
D)  the percentage of Americans that live in cities declined at the greatest rate between 1950 and 1960. 
E)  the percentage of Americans that live in rural areas have recovered since the last census. 
A)  the percentage of Americans that live in cities have increased. 
B)  the percentage of Americans that live in rural areas have declined. 
C)  Americans have flocked to rural areas and suburbs. 
D)  the percentage of Americans that live in cities declined at the greatest rate between 1950 and 1960. 
E)  the percentage of Americans that live in rural areas have recovered since the last census.

Question 7

The president has become more powerful relative to Congress over economic policymaking in part due to America's rise to superpower status.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Public opinion's opposition to big federal government programs to redistribute income falls under which level of the analytic framework when discussing the persistence of poverty?

Accepted Answer

A)  the political linkage level 
B)  the structural level 
C)  the governmental level 
D)  the governmental action level 
E)  the system level 
A)  the political linkage level 
B)  the structural level 
C)  the governmental level 
D)  the governmental action level 
E)  the system level

Question 9

According to Figure 4.1

Accepted Answer

A)  The United States is expected to increase the most in population between 2000 and 2050. 
B)  India is expected to increase the most in population between 2000 and 2050. 
C)  China is expected to increase the most in population between 2000 and 2050. 
D)  India is expected to increase the most in population between 2000 and 2025. 
E)  China is expected to increase the most in population between 2000 and 2025. 
A)  The United States is expected to increase the most in population between 2000 and 2050. 
B)  India is expected to increase the most in population between 2000 and 2050. 
C)  China is expected to increase the most in population between 2000 and 2050. 
D)  India is expected to increase the most in population between 2000 and 2025. 
E)  China is expected to increase the most in population between 2000 and 2025.

Question 10

Regarding the American Economy in the 1990s, which of the following is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A)  The economy has continued its relative decline that began in the 1970s. 
B)  The economy has rebounded with American corporations again becoming the leading players in their industries. 
C)  The economy has rebounded, but European and Japanese corporations still dominate all key industries. 
D)  The economy has experienced an absolute decline relative to Europe and Asia. 
E)  Few powerful companies disappeared. 
A)  The economy has continued its relative decline that began in the 1970s. 
B)  The economy has rebounded with American corporations again becoming the leading players in their industries. 
C)  The economy has rebounded, but European and Japanese corporations still dominate all key industries. 
D)  The economy has experienced an absolute decline relative to Europe and Asia. 
E)  Few powerful companies disappeared.

Question 11

American tolerance for stark political and economic inequality in the United States is fostered most by the belief in

Accepted Answer

A)  a strong national government. 
B)  redistributive public policies. 
C)  individualism. 
D)  democracy. 
E)  volunteerism and participation. 
A)  a strong national government. 
B)  redistributive public policies. 
C)  individualism. 
D)  democracy. 
E)  volunteerism and participation.

Question 12

Using the information provided in your textbook, trace the history of median household income in the United States. Has median household income usually tracked with overall economic growth? Why or why not? What consequences might this have for American democracy?

Accepted Answer

The history of median household income i

Question 13

The Cold War was a four-decade-long conflict between the United States and

Accepted Answer

A)  the Soviet Union. 
B)  Russia. 
C)  China. 
D)  North Korea. 
E)  Vietnam. 
A)  the Soviet Union. 
B)  Russia. 
C)  China. 
D)  North Korea. 
E)  Vietnam.

Question 14

Over the past century there have been several important changes in population. Briefly list and describe three of these. What impact, if any, have these changes had on the politics and economics of American society?

Accepted Answer

Over the past century, there have been s

Question 15

American political culture

Accepted Answer

A)  reflects the fundamentally similar core beliefs of all Americans. 
B)  reflects the fundamentally different core beliefs of those who identify with different political parties. 
C)  reflects the fundamentally different core beliefs of its many racial, religious, ethnic, and socioeconomic groups. 
D)  reflects core beliefs shared by the people of other industrialized nations. 
E)  reflects a set of core beliefs that is constantly changing. 
A)  reflects the fundamentally similar core beliefs of all Americans. 
B)  reflects the fundamentally different core beliefs of those who identify with different political parties. 
C)  reflects the fundamentally different core beliefs of its many racial, religious, ethnic, and socioeconomic groups. 
D)  reflects core beliefs shared by the people of other industrialized nations. 
E)  reflects a set of core beliefs that is constantly changing.

Question 16

In what way is "free enterprise" part of the American political culture?

Accepted Answer

Americans tend to support the

Question 17

What is the likely result of the fact that immigrants now represent the fastest growing voting bloc?

Accepted Answer

A)  Elected officials are likely to become more responsive to the needs and interests of recent immigrant groups. 
B)  More border states will declare states of emergency to stem the tide of immigration. 
C)  The Minuteman Project will be forced to disband. 
D)  The House of Representatives and Senate will soon "look" like the rest of America by becoming more diverse. 
E)  Canada will close its borders for fear of being overly influenced by the immigrant vote. 
A)  Elected officials are likely to become more responsive to the needs and interests of recent immigrant groups. 
B)  More border states will declare states of emergency to stem the tide of immigration. 
C)  The Minuteman Project will be forced to disband. 
D)  The House of Representatives and Senate will soon "look" like the rest of America by becoming more diverse. 
E)  Canada will close its borders for fear of being overly influenced by the immigrant vote.

Question 18

Which group was NOT part of the bulk of the United States' population when the first census was taken in 1790?

Accepted Answer

A)  Catholic immigrants 
B)  black slaves 
C)  European Protestants 
D)  Native Americans 
E)  None of the above is correct, as together, these four groups made up the bulk of the United States' population in 1790. 
A)  Catholic immigrants 
B)  black slaves 
C)  European Protestants 
D)  Native Americans 
E)  None of the above is correct, as together, these four groups made up the bulk of the United States' population in 1790.

Question 19

Sun Belt states are attractive to companies because these states are generally anti-union and have relatively low tax rates.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Shifts in employment opportunities and population have been toward ________ states.

Accepted Answer

A)  Frost Belt 
B)  Rust Belt 
C)  Sun Belt 
D)  Bible Belt 
E)  northwestern 
A)  Frost Belt 
B)  Rust Belt 
C)  Sun Belt 
D)  Bible Belt 
E)  northwestern

Distrust of government has always been prominent among citizens in the United States.

What is one of the major political ramifications of the shift in the location of the American population?

The "typical" American today is very different from the "typical" American of 1950, let alone 1790. Write an essay in which you discuss the American population in terms of diversity, location, and work and occupation.

How do democracy, freedom and liberty, populism, and religious beliefs help define citizenship and the nature of the political order in America?

Consistent with their belief in individualism, Americans tend to support

Figure 4.4 reveals that

The president has become more powerful relative to Congress over economic policymaking in part due to America's rise to superpower status.

Public opinion's opposition to big federal government programs to redistribute income falls under which level of the analytic framework when discussing the persistence of poverty?

According to Figure 4.1

Regarding the American Economy in the 1990s, which of the following is TRUE?

American tolerance for stark political and economic inequality in the United States is fostered most by the belief in

Using the information provided in your textbook, trace the history of median household income in the United States. Has median household income usually tracked with overall economic growth? Why or why not? What consequences might this have for American democracy?

The Cold War was a four-decade-long conflict between the United States and

Over the past century there have been several important changes in population. Briefly list and describe three of these. What impact, if any, have these changes had on the politics and economics of American society?

American political culture

In what way is "free enterprise" part of the American political culture?

What is the likely result of the fact that immigrants now represent the fastest growing voting bloc?

Which group was NOT part of the bulk of the United States' population when the first census was taken in 1790?

Sun Belt states are attractive to companies because these states are generally anti-union and have relatively low tax rates.

Shifts in employment opportunities and population have been toward ________ states.

Democracy and American Politics

The Constitution

Federalism States and Nations

Public Opinion

News Media

Interest Groups and Business Corporations

Social Movements

Political Parties

Participation Voting, and Elections

Congress

The President

The Executive Branch

The Courts

Freedom: the Struggle for Civil Liberties

Civil Rights: the Struggle for Political Equality

The Budget and Economic Policies

Social Safety Nets

Foreign Policy and National Defense

Filters

Exam 4: Structural Foundations of the American Government

Distrust of government has always been prominent among citizens in the United States.

What is one of the major political ramifications of the shift in the location of the American population?

The "typical" American today is very different from the "typical" American of 1950, let alone 1790. Write an essay in which you discuss the American population in terms of diversity, location, and work and occupation.

How do democracy, freedom and liberty, populism, and religious beliefs help define citizenship and the nature of the political order in America?

Consistent with their belief in individualism, Americans tend to support

Figure 4.4 reveals that

The president has become more powerful relative to Congress over economic policymaking in part due to America's rise to superpower status.

Public opinion's opposition to big federal government programs to redistribute income falls under which level of the analytic framework when discussing the persistence of poverty?

According to Figure 4.1

Regarding the American Economy in the 1990s, which of the following is TRUE?

American tolerance for stark political and economic inequality in the United States is fostered most by the belief in

Using the information provided in your textbook, trace the history of median household income in the United States. Has median household income usually tracked with overall economic growth? Why or why not? What consequences might this have for American democracy?

The Cold War was a four-decade-long conflict between the United States and

Over the past century there have been several important changes in population. Briefly list and describe three of these. What impact, if any, have these changes had on the politics and economics of American society?

American political culture

In what way is "free enterprise" part of the American political culture?

What is the likely result of the fact that immigrants now represent the fastest growing voting bloc?

Which group was NOT part of the bulk of the United States' population when the first census was taken in 1790?

Sun Belt states are attractive to companies because these states are generally anti-union and have relatively low tax rates.

Shifts in employment opportunities and population have been toward ________ states.

Democracy and American Politics

The Constitution

Federalism States and Nations

Public Opinion

News Media

Interest Groups and Business Corporations

Social Movements

Political Parties

Participation Voting, and Elections

Congress

The President

The Executive Branch

The Courts

Freedom: the Struggle for Civil Liberties

Civil Rights: the Struggle for Political Equality

The Budget and Economic Policies

Social Safety Nets

Foreign Policy and National Defense

Filters